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Quotes from The Case for Conservatism — Quintin Hogg, Baron Hailsham of St Marylebone

1907–2001 United Kingdom

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Conservatives do not believe that political struggle is the most important thing in life... The simplest among them prefer fox-hunting — the wisest religion.

The Case for Conservatism (1947)

The first stage in the progress of a society from barbarism to civilization has been the creation of a system, always more or less imperfect, in which anarchy and lawlessness have given place to law and order.

The Case for Conservatism (1947)

There are few more popular or successful institutions than the British monarchy. There are few more important practical guarantees of the happiness or security of this country or the unity of the Commonwealth than its continuance.

The Case for Conservatism (1947)

The Conservative Party is based on its love of country. "The Conservative Party is national," said Disraeli, "or it is nothing." Britain is the first of our political principles, her honour — by which I mean the fulfillment of her moral purpose — her security, her prosperity.

The Case for Conservatism (1947)

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Quotes and notes from Wikiquote: Quintin Hogg, Baron Hailsham of St Marylebone (page history), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.